Stand for bicycles



(No Model.)

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I. D. SMEAD.- STAND PoR BIoYoL-Bs.

Patented Apr. 11,1893..

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ISAAC D. SMEAD, OF TOLEDO, OHIO.

STAND FOR BICYCLES.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 495,210, dated April 11, 1893.

Application tiled August 22, 1892. Serial No. 443,707. (No model.)

To all whom, t may concern.-

Be it known that I, ISAAC D. SMEAD, a citizen of the United States, residing at Toledo, in the county of Lucas and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Stands or Supports for Bicycles, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to stands or supports for bicycles, and consists in a novel construction of the same as hereinafter set forth and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings,-Figure 1 is a perspective view of my improved stand or support as it appears when in use; Fig. 2, a front face view of the same; Fig. 3, a horizontal sectional view on the line 3--3 of Fig. 2; and Fig. 4, a horizontal sectional view on the line 4--4 of Fig. 2.

The stand or support comprises an upright post A having a foot piece B, which latter is adapted to be set into the ground as indicated in Fig. l, so as to maintain the post in an upright position. The post portion comprises the vertical bars a, which are connected at their lower ends by a horizontal crossbar b, and at their upper ends by a cross-bar or cap c, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The bars a are provided on their inner or opposing faces with vertical webs, ribs or flanges d, which extend from the base plate or crossbar b' about halfway up the bars a. Above this point the bars a are brought closer together and are provided with strengthening ribs or tianges e, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, which ilanges extend upward from the point where the bars curve inward toward each other, to the top plate or cap c. Upon reference to Fig. 2 it will be observed that this construction results in the formation of vertical openings of different widths in the post or standard, the upper slot or opening f being narrower than the lower slot or open- 1ng g.

Secured upon the upper face of the lower crossbar or base plate bin line with the center of the vertical slots f, g, is a socket piece or curved seat h in which the wheel is to be rolled, and by which the lower edge of the wheel is supported, as clearly shown in Fig. 1. The upper edge of the wheel passes in the narrow slot f and is embraced by the upright bars a which prevent the wheel from tipping or falling over sidewise. The flanges d d projecting inwardly from the lower portions of the bars a, are so spaced as to prevent the wheel hub or axle from passing too far through the post or support.

In the drawings I have shown the stand or support as composed of a single casting, but this is not essential, and I do not intend t0 restrict myself to the use of a post, stand or support made of a single piece of material,whether of wood or of metal, as it is obvious that it can be made up of sections and bolted or otherwise fastened together.

It will be observed upon reference to the drawings that I have shown the post, stand or support as adapted to receive two wheels, but it is to be understood that the number of slots or openings f g may be increased or diminished as desired, Without departing in any way from the spirit of my invention. It will be found, however, in practice that two sets 0f such slots or openings will ordinarily be suiicient for general uses.

The post, stand or support may be ornamented as desired or as the fancy of the manufacturer may dictate.

From the foregoing vdescription it will be understood that thissupport is designed primarily to be used out of doors, it being fixed permanently in place by setting its base B rmly in the ground at any convenient point. It is however obvious that it may be used indoors equally well, by simply omitting the base B and in lieu thereof providing it with lateral anges by which it can be fastened to the door by means of screws; or with lateral arms 0r projections of suflicient length to enable it to stand without being screwed fast, if desired, these modifications being readily made by any one skilled in the art, and therefore not necessary to illustrate.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is- 1. A bicycle support consisting of an upright 0r post A provided with one or more slots for the reception of the bicycle wheel, the upper portion of said slot being adapted to receive the rim of the wheel, and its lower portion of greater width to receive the hub, and having inwardly' projecting flanges to serve as stops and prevent the Wheel from passing through the slot, substantially as shown and described.

2. In a bicycle support the combination of ssA IOO

1o hub of the Wheel, a curved shoe or seat at the bottom of the slot for the Wheel to rest upon, and a base B adapted to be inserted in the ground, substantially as shown and described.

In Witness Whereot` I hereunto set 'myhand in the presence of two Witnesses.

ISAAC D. SMEAD.

Witnesses:

JOHN W. DoWD, CHAS. A. MANSUY. 

